Glennville, Georgia
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Glennville, Georgia | |
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| Glennwanis Hotel, East Barnard Street Downtown Glennville, GA Glennwanis Hotel, East Barnard Street Downtown Glennville, GA | |
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| Location in Tattnall County and the state of Georgia Location in Tattnall County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 31°56′13″N 81°55′44″W / 31.937°N 81.929°WCoordinates: 31°56′13″N 81°55′44″W / 31.937°N 81.929°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tattnall |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Joseph Gardner |
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| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,834 |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30427 |
| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-33336[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331820[4] |
| Website | glennvillega |
Glennville is a city in southeastern Tattnall County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 3,834.
Geography
Glennville lies within the coastal plain of Georgia, surrounded by farmland and forest. The Altamaha River is 10 miles (16 km) to the southwest. Less than 2 miles to the east of Glennville, Beards Creek forms the border with Long County; just east of the creek is the edge of Fort Stewart. The nearest major city is Savannah, approximately 50 miles (80 km) east of Glennville. Baxley, Georgia, is 29 miles (47 km) southwest of Glennville.
According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2020 the city had a total area of 7.13 square miles (18.5 km2), of which 7.05 square miles (18.3 km2) was land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) was water.
Major highways
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Climate
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Glennville had a population of 3,834. The median age was 38.0 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males age 18 and over.[5][6]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[7]
There were 1,523 households in Glennville, including 1,071 families. Of all households, 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 34.3% were married-couple households, 19.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 40.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]
There were 1,784 housing units, of which 14.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.8%.[6]
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,037 | 53.13% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,318 | 34.38% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.49% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 127 | 3.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 284 | 7.41% |
Economy
The Georgia Department of Corrections provides jobs for hundreds of people within Tattnall County and surrounding counties. Smith State Prison, a close-security facility, is located 2 miles north of Glennville. The facility can house 1000+ inmates at any given time.
The city is known for farming crickets to use as animal feed, as well as for pecans.[9]
Media
The Journal Sentinel of Tattnall County, with offices in the county seat of Reidsville as well as in Glennville, has been published since 1879.[10]
In popular culture
Glennville is the principal setting of Eternal Fire, a novel by Georgia-born author Calder Willingham.
Historic structures
- Beards Creek Primitive Baptist Church, 5 miles northeast of town, was established in 1804.
- The Glennwanis Hotel, located in downtown Glennville, was built in 1926. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
Notable people
- Osjha Anderson, Miss Georgia 1999
- Laura Belle Barnard, missionary, humanitarian, and educator; author of The Biblical Basis of Missions
- Beach Dickerson, Hollywood actor & producer who worked frequently with director Roger Corman
- Jesse Finch, US roster for baseball at 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia
- Mason G. Rhodes, former athlete at Paine College; Rio Olympian and Paralympian in track and field, 2016
- Shannon Sharpe, co-host of ESPN First Take, former co-host of FS1 Undisputed, former football analyst for CBS, former collegiate and professional football player with Savannah State University and the Denver Broncos, 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, brother of Sterling Sharpe
- Sterling Sharpe, former collegiate and professional football player with the University of South Carolina and the Green Bay Packers. 2014 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee,[11] brother of Shannon Sharpe
- Cole Swindell, American country music singer–songwriter
- Drew Tarver, actor and comedian; brother of Katelyn Tarver
- Katelyn Tarver, singer, actress, and model; sister of Drew Tarver
References
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 27, 1996. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Archived from the original on February 2, 2001. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ↑ "Glennville" Archived May 21, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, Explore Georgia. Retrieved 2014-5-20.
- ↑ The Journal Sentinel, Tattnall County Archived August 7, 2023, at the Wayback Machine, archives. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ↑ "Call from Canton: Former Packers receiver Sterling Sharpe to be inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame". www.packers.com. Retrieved February 7, 2025.